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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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